Question 3
In a 200 metre race, demonstrate a good starting position and run from the start to finish, to return a good time.[25 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fairly good.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
Execution of a 200 metres race
Procedure: Candidate using the crouch start go through the commands of “on your mark”, Set and Go, running form and finish as fast as possible through the command of on your mark, Set and Go.
Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as shown below to rate the candidate’s performance.
Process Evaluation Rating Scale
ITEM |
RATING |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
TOTAL |
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“On your Mark” |
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Set and Go |
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Running form |
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Finish |
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Total |
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All performances should be judged according to the following rubrics.
On your Mark
- Place feet some distance behind the scratch line
(ii) assume an appropriate crouch position
(iii) place hands behind scratch line
(iv) shoulder width apart
(v) fingers pointing sideways in a tripod position
(vi) head dropped
Set and Go
(i) body rocks forward and upward / transfer body weight to the hands / knees off the ground
(ii) slightly stretch the rear leg / force
(iii) raise head slightly / look a few metres ahead
(iv) push off with the rear leg
(v) arms swing forward and backward vigorously
(vi) gradually rise into an erect position
Running form
(i) high knee raised
(ii) full extension of the legs
(iii) land on the balls of the feet
(iv) swing arms forward and backward / alternatively
(v) keep head straight / lookforward
Finish
(i) finish with speed
(ii) lean the body forward/chest/torso out
(iii) maintain balance
(iv) cross the finish line
Product Evaluation
The time returned in seconds is recorded and read off the conversion table to obtain the score.
Conversion table for 200 metres race in seconds
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Time |
Score |
Time |
Score |
23.4 and faster |
5 |
27.4 and faster |
5 |
Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation
Time Returned |
Score |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Final Score for 200 metres race
Summary |
Maximum Score Obtainable |
Score Obtained |
Process Evaluation |
20 |
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Product Evaluation |
5 |
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Total |
25 |
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